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US2902369A
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Meat-curing process
Assignee: Griffith Laboratories Ltd
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Filing: 1956-09-12
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Granted: 1959-09-01
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Expires: 1976-09-12
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Stephan L Komarik
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 03:02
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23B; A23B4/00; A23B4/02; A23B4/023; A23B4/005; A23B4/0053; A23B4/0056; A23B4/01; A23B4/012; A23B4/0235
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
112 words
THE METHOD OF CURING PORK BELLIES AND LOINS FOR BACON SLICES WHICH COMPRISES CUTTING FRESH WHOLE PORK PIECES TO PROVIDE SLICES, WETTING AT LEAST ONE SURFACE OF EACH SLICE WITH A NITRITE-CONTAINING CURING SALT SOLUTION, DEVELOPING THE STABLE RED COLOR OF NITRITE-CURING BY EXPOSING SURFACES OF THE SLICES TO THE ACTION OF HEAT CAPABLE OF RENDERING FAT FROM THE SLICES AT TEMPERATURE ABOVE 140* F, AND BY CONTAINING SAID ACTION UNTIL THE ENTIRE MASS OF THE SLICES ATTAINS TEMPERATURES IN THE RANGE FROM 115* F, TO 140* F, AND BY COOLING THE EXPOSED SURFACES TO MAINTAIN THE TEMPERATURE THEREOF AT NOT OVER 140* F., AND PROMPTLY CHILLING THE SLICES PREPARATORY TO PACKAGING
Claim 2
Independent Claim
112 words
THE METHOD OF CURING PORK BELLIES AND LOINS FOR BACON SLICES WHICH COMPRISES CUTTING FRESH WHOLE PORK PIECES TO PROVIDE SLICES, WETTING AT LEAST ONE SURFACE OF EACH SLICE WITH A NITRITE-CONTAINING CURING SALT SOLUTION, DEVELOPING THE STABLE RED COLOR OF NITRITE-CURING BY EXPOSING SURFACES OF THE SLICES TO THE ACTION OF HEAT CAPABLE OF RENDERING FAT FROM THE SLICES AT TEMPERATURE ABOVE 140* F, AND BY CONTAINING SAID ACTION UNTIL THE ENTIRE MASS OF THE SLICES ATTAINS TEMPERATURES IN THE RANGE FROM 115* F, TO 140* F, AND BY COOLING THE EXPOSED SURFACES TO MAINTAIN THE TEMPERATURE THEREOF AT NOT OVER 140* F., AND PROMPTLY CHILLING THE SLICES PREPARATORY TO PACKAGING
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1962-08-31 | 1963-03-02 | 1963-09-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1966-08-31 | 1967-03-02 | 1967-09-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1970-08-31 | 1971-03-02 | 1971-09-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |